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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,232.86, 10,849.10 and 2,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,232.86, 10,849.10 and 2,302.80 is: 3,454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,232.86 : 10,849.10 = 2,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,232.86/10,849.10 = 2,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,232.86x = 10,849.10 × 2,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,232.86x = 24,983,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,983,307.48/7,232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.14

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